A REGAL RITUAL AT THE RUBENSCelebrating British heritage with indulgence and flairFrom Executive Pastry Chef Cristina Sangiorgio and Afternoon TeaManager Kamal Kamal, our Royal Afternoon Tea is inspired by timeless British tradition, infused with local, seasonal ingredients and a passion for sustainability.Whether marking a special occasion or simply enjoying a refined pause in the day,we invite you to savour this elegant experience, lovingly crafted and crownedwith creativity.
afternoon teaRoyal Afternoon Tea 70Champagne Afternoon Tea 90bottomless Champagne Afternoon tea 115Vegan Champagne Afternoon Tea 90Wild Idol Sparkling Royal Afternoon Tea 87Prince & Princess Afternoon Tea 45afternoon tea experiencegolden tips tea 500Indulge in our Royal Afternoon Tea for two, paired with rare Ceylon Golden Tips from Sri Lanka, served with white-glove ceremony and golden scales. Includes a bottle of Lanson Champagne, sabred at your table (for two).If you would like to find out more information or book this experience, please feel free to speak to a member of staff, or e-mail our dining reservations team on dining@rubenshotel.com
Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Gluten-Free options are available.If you have any special dietary restrictions or allergies, please advise a member of the service team. Your safety and enjoyment are our priority. If you have multiple allergies or dietary requirements, please note these when making your reservation and contact our Dining Team directly at diningrb@rubenshotel.com. We kindly request a minimum of 24 hours’ notice to allow our chefs sufficient time to assess and prepare suitable options. While we will always do our best to accommodate requests, we may be unable to do so without advance notice.Prices are all inclusive of VAT and a discretionary 15% service charge is applicable.
black teaTHE RUBENS TEA, CEYLONSt James estate was founded by pioneer British planters during the Plantation Raj in Ceylon. The tea is hand-picked during the height of the Uva “flavoury” season and uniquely crafted for The Rubens at the Palace. The tea is strong and aromatic with a strong bouquet of the classic natural wintergreen flavour. Perfectly paired with the jaffa cake crown.PRINCE OF WALES BLENDA tribute to Edward, Prince of Wales, who held this distinguished title from 1911 to 1936. This exclusive blend features a bold black tea, carefully balanced with high-grown gunpowder green tea. To enhance its unique character, the blend is finished with a touch of dried cranberry, adding a subtle sweetness and a hint of tartness. Perfectly paired with the coronation chicken sandwich.SOUCHONG A tea which flourishes at sea level and is gently smoked over cinnamon wood, furnishing it with a fragrant smoked note. The finish in this cup is a whisper of spicy sweetness and splendour. Perfectly paired with the smoked salmon & chive cream cheese sandwich.
black teaENGLISH BREAKFAST Strong and full bodied. Before English breakfast, early tea planters enjoyed the full bodied flavours of Planters’ Breakfast in Ceylon. The perfect conditions for creating that rich full taste are found in the Dimbula Valley. This is where the award-winning Planters’ Breakfast is handpicked. Perfectly paired with the salt beef sandwich.AFTERNOON BLENDThe traditional afternoon tea of cakes and sandwiches is best taken with a bright and fragrant tea. The award-winning afternoon tea is handpicked on the rolling hills of Ceylon’s Uva region. Ideal on its own or with a splash of milk. Perfectly paired with the plain scones and lemon curd.EARL GREY The most aristocratic of teas is infused with the unmistakable aroma of bergamot. To balance the citrus, you need a bold tea. The Earl Grey is handpicked and infused with a drop of natural bergamot oil. Perfectly paired with the carrot & walnut cake.RUBENS MISTRESSA light, golden tea scented with bergamot, orange and lemon peel that leaves the palate feeling refreshed with a fresh citrus flavour. Perfectly paired with the apple & blackberry choux.
GREEN TEAJASMINE GREEN Delicate jasmine blossoms, meticulously layered amidst tender green tea leaves, offering a delightful aroma that transports you to a serene garden in bloom. Floral elegance and crisp green notes, leaving a lingering sensation of tranquillity and refreshment on your palate. Perfectly paired with the salt beef sandwich.HERBAL TEAROOIBOS Unique to the Western Cape of South Africa this is a bright orange infusion that is rich in Vitamin C, Iron & Magnesium. Perfectly paired with the orange & chocolate crown.PEPPERMINT LEAVES A cherished herbal tea that has been used for centuries to aid digestion and leaves a fresh minty tang. Best enjoyed as an after meal drink palate cleanser or as a digestive aid.LEMONGRASS & GINGER Aromatic and refreshing the fusion of fresh, zesty lemongrass with spicy, sweet ginger produces an uplifting herbal concoction. Perfectly paired with the egg & watercress sandwich.
black teaA GARDEN FAIRYTALE A whimsical blend of black tea. The sweet allure of apple and quince intertwines with the tangy brightness of hibiscus and orange, creating a harmonious symphony. Perfectly paired with the apple & blackberry chouxCHAI CINNAMONThis is the ideal drink to warm up your afternoon. The marriage of quality tea grown at high altitude and indigenous Ceylon spices produces an exceptional piquancy.Perfectly paired with carrot & walnut cakeIMPERIAL CHOCOLATE Rich, velvety notes of chocolate blend with a robust black tea base, inviting you to savour this perfect harmony. Perfectly paired with the caramel & chocolate tart.RADIANT ROSESince tea first arrived in Europe, it has long been paired with delicate botanical flowers lending fragrance and elegance to the cup. This refined blend continues that tradition, combining hand-picked Ceylon black tea with soft, aromatic rose petals. Perfectly paired with the fruit scones.MANGO SUNSHINEInspired by the golden warmth of tropical harvests, Mango Sunshine unites hand-picked Ceylon mid-country black tea with luscious pieces of ripe mango. This vibrant infusion delivers a beautifully rounded cup rich in body, yet lifted by juicy, sun-kissed sweetnessPerfectly paired with orange & jaffa cake crown
THE ROYAL COLLECTION
Add a little sparkle Black Margarita 22Fat wash Tequila, blackberry, agave, lime, charcoal activated saltESPRESSO MARTINI 20Absolut Vodka, Rubens coffee liqueur, espresso, maple syrupRED BUBBLES20Tanqueray 10 Gin, Cointreau, blood orange, lemon, sugar, Lanson Réserve Extra Brutkir royale21Creme de cassis, Champagne, blackberryFRENCH 75 21Tanqueray Gin, sugar, citrus, Lanson Réserve Extra BrutMIMOSA 21Fresh orange juice, Lanson Réserve Extra Brut
CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO & NON-ALCOHOLIC SPARKLING
ABV125ml750mlLanson Le Black Réserve 12.5%22125Lanson Rosé 12.5%25150Lanson Le Green 12.5%26170Zarlino Prosecco Asolo DOCG 11%1355Wild Idol Rosé 0%1795
afternoon tea
The Rubens Royal Menu
SAVOURY
SALT BEEF, SAUERKRaUT, MUSTARDOn caraway breadSMOKED SALMON & CHIVE CREAM CHEESE On Cape seed loafegg mayonnaise & watercressOn spinach breadcoronation CHICKEN curried MAYONNAISE, TOASTED ALMONDSOn white breadBARBER’S CHEDDAR CHEESE & PLUM TOMATO On Norfolk crunch bread
carrot & walnut cakeCarrot & walnut sponge, cream cheese whip, candied walnutApple & blackberry cakeVanilla diplomat, apple compôte, blackberry chantillycaramel & chocolate tartCaramel sauce, sponge, vanilla mousseJAFFA CAKE crown Dark chocolate mousse, orange marmalade, vanilla spongeYour safety and enjoyment are our priority. If you have multiple allergies or dietary requirements, please note these when making your reservation and contact our Dining Team directly at diningrb@rubenshotel.com. We kindly request a minimum of 24 hours’ notice to allow our chefs sufficient time to assess and prepare suitable options. While we will always do our best to accommodate requests, we may be unable to do so without advance notice.
VEGAN afternoon tea
The Rubens Royal Menu
SAVOURY
SMOKED TOFU EGG MAYONNAISE & waterCRESS On brown breadCUCUMBER & apple cider chutney On caraway crunchCORONATION CAULIFLOWER, CURRIED MAYONNAISE & TOASTED ALMONDS On white breadGRILLED VEGETABLES, TOMATO HUMMUS & VEGAN PARMESAN On spinach breadVEGAN CHEDDAR CHEESE & PLUM TOMATO On Norfolk crunch bread
carrot & walnut cakeCarrot & walnut sponge, cream cheese whip, candied walnutApple & blackberry cakeVanilla diplomat, apple compôte, blackberry chantillycaramel & chocolate tartCaramel sauce, sponge, vanilla mousseJAFFA CAKE crown Dark chocolate mousse, orange marmalade, vanilla spongeYour safety and enjoyment are our priority. If you have multiple allergies or dietary requirements, please note these when making your reservation and contact our Dining Team directly at diningrb@rubenshotel.com. We kindly request a minimum of 24 hours’ notice to allow our chefs sufficient time to assess and prepare suitable options. While we will always do our best to accommodate requests, we may be unable to do so without advance notice.
GLUTEN-FREE afternoon tea
The Rubens Royal Menu
SAVOURY
Served on a selection of gluten-free breadsSMOKED SALMON & CHIVE CREAM CHEESESALT BEEF, SAUERKRaUT, MUSTARDcoronation CHICKEN curried MAYONNAISE, TOASTED ALMONDSegg mayonnaise & watercressBARBER’S CHEDDAR CHEESE & TOMATO
SCONES
PLAIN | FRUIT Served with homemade seasonal preserve, lemon curd & clotted cream
SWEETS
Carrot & walnut cakeCarrot & walnut sponge, cream cheese whip, candied walnutApple & blackberry chouxVanilla diplomat, apple compôte, blackberry chantilly, blackberry gelcaramel & chocolate tartCaramel sauce, sponge, vanilla mousseJAFFA CAKE crown Dark chocolate mousse, orange marmalade, vanilla spongeYour safety and enjoyment are our priority. If you have multiple allergies or dietary requirements, please note these when making your reservation and contact our Dining Team directly at diningrb@rubenshotel.com. We kindly request a minimum of 24 hours’ notice to allow our chefs sufficient time to assess and prepare suitable options. While we will always do our best to accommodate requests, we may be unable to do so without advance notice.
HALAL afternoon tea
The Rubens Royal Menu
SAVOURY
egg MAYONNAISE & waterCRESS On spinach breadSMOKED SALMON & CHIVE CREAM CHEESE On Cape seed loafCUCUMBER & apple chutneyOn caraway breadcoronation CHICKEN curried MAYONNAISE, TOASTED ALMONDS On white breadBARBER’S CHEDDAR CHEESE & PLUM TOMATO On Norfolk crunch bread
Carrot & walnut cakeCarrot & walnut sponge, cream cheese & honey whip, candied walnutApple & blackberry chouxVanilla diplomat, apple compôte, blackberry chantilly, blackberry gelCaramel & vanilla tartBanana & caramel sponge, caramel & vanilla mousseJAFFA CAKE crownGuanaja mousse, Genoise sponge, orange marmaladeYour safety and enjoyment are our priority. If you have multiple allergies or dietary requirements, please note these when making your reservation and contact our Dining Team directly at diningrb@rubenshotel.com. We kindly request a minimum of 24 hours’ notice to allow our chefs sufficient time to assess and prepare suitable options. While we will always do our best to accommodate requests, we may be unable to do so without advance notice.
PRINCE & PRINCESS afternoon tea
The Rubens Royal Menu £45 per child under the age of 12
SAVOURY
On white & brown breadRASPBERRY JAM & SMOOTH PEANUT BUTTERSMOKED HAM & CHEDDAR CHEESE